Exciting Company Announcement

We are thrilled to announce that Canal Cartage was acquired by Gulf Winds in March 2024, marking the beginning of an exciting journey toward unifying our teams and operations. Since then, we’ve worked thoughtfully to evaluate the best path forward, ultimately deciding to merge our companies to create a stronger, more cohesive organization. By combining our resources, expertise, and networks, we will provide a more seamless and enhanced service offering, ensuring we meet your logistics needs with even greater efficiency and reliability. To read the full customer letter, please click here.

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Gulf Winds named a 2020 Top Workplace

Gulf Winds International was recognized as a Top Workplace in Houston by the Houston Chronicle, reinforcing the company’s reputation as one of the most attractive and rewarding places to work. A solid corporate culture, empowered workforce, and compelling mission make Gulf Winds International a top employer in Houston. Awards are based on employee surveys from […]

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Gulf Winds Leaders attend Walmart Women of Excellence Day

Gulf Winds leaders joined a team from the University of Houston, College of Technology, led by Professor Margaret Kidd, to help celebrate “Wal Mart Women of Excellence Day” at the Baytown TX Import DC. Gulf Winds was represented by women leaders, Vanessa Juarez, Houston Terminal Manager, and Lilly Barrientos, Transportation Logistics Manager. Vanessa shared, “Hearing everyone’s […]

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Times are Changing

This statement isn’t just true for shopping malls, restaurants, or airlines. The same song rings true for transportation companies nationwide. The economic recovery crystal ball is murky at best. “V” shaped and “U” shaped forecasts have subsided into a very volatile “W” Shape. That said, trucking capacity dynamics do not run in perfect tandem with […]

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Freightwaves Feature: How to fight the effects of nuclear verdicts

A number of nuclear verdicts have rocked the transportation industry over the last several years. Gulf Winds teamed up with FreightWaves and TXTA to discuss how these massive jury awards are driving insurance rates up and taking a lasting toll on carriers. FreightWaves Director of Freight Intelligence Zach Strickland and Texas Trucking Association President John […]

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• What made you choose to join the Gulf Winds team? I chose Gulf Winds because of the people and company culture. I spoke with several people during my interview process and they all spoke so highly of their colleagues and the culture. I could see their enthusiasm as they spoke, and I knew I […]

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What Drew You to Gulf Winds? Before coming to Gulf Winds, I worked in accounting and logistics for one of Gulf Winds’ customers in Austin. Unfortunately, but fortunately, I was laid off from that position and was afforded the opportunity to join the Gulf Winds team in 2009 as a CSR and have never looked […]

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I love the challenges that come with new customers and business. So many different things come into our warehouse, and it’s exciting to come up with the best process for managing it.

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What Drew You to Gulf Winds? The people, any time I met someone that had previously or currently was working at Gulf Winds they only had great things to say about the people and leadership. What are you passionate about? I am passionate about knowledge; I love learning new things and the ability to share. […]

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